Overall score
Leopold
53.2/100
Moolap
34.1/100
Leopold for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Leopold
53.2/100
Moolap
34.1/100
Crime rate
Leopold
40.7 / 1k
Moolap
105.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Leopold
159
Moolap
48
Population
Leopold
13,272
Moolap
1,825
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Leopold | Moolap |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.2/100 | 34.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.4/100 | 52.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.7 / 1k | 105.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | — |
| Public transport stops | 70 | 27 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 159 | 48 |
| Planning activity | 48 | 59 |
| Green cover | 1.8% | 0.1% |
| Population | 13,272 | 1,825 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Leopold reads as a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Moolap is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone.
Leopold tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Moolap stands out for well-served by public transport and easy access to the coast.
Retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Leopold the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Moolap.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.